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Brake Pipe Bolt Seized	maxstu	12 Jul 2025, 16:30	2 times this week	Mechanical
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Fuel pipes to replace, just in case (1.9 DG)

Last post by cobblers « 12 Feb 2025, 19:31
Replies: 1
by willmagrath » 12 Feb 2025, 18:59

Hi all,

Got some long journeys planned in summer and have been told its good practice to replace the fuel pipes and lines in the engine bay to avoid...

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Last post by cobblers
12 Feb 2025, 19:31
VWT3 2.1 fuel injection

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Feb 2025, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Smallage » 10 Feb 2025, 07:36

Hello, after a long time at a standstill I am trying to get it running. When I manage to start it, after an indeterminate time, without stopping the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Feb 2025, 08:41
Not starting

Last post by Che « 11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Replies: 37
by Che » 05 Feb 2025, 14:37
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Hi all,

So our 1.9DG has decided not to start for over a week now.

Using E5 fuel (has half a tank)

Battery under a year old

Starter motor, fly...
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Last post by Che
11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Reverse Light Housing

Last post by JackJosh « 09 Feb 2025, 14:40
Replies: 3
by JackJosh » 08 Feb 2025, 18:12

Evening All,

it seems that every job that I do is awkward on this van lol.
Today’s issue started with an attempt to adjust the reverse light switch....

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Last post by JackJosh
09 Feb 2025, 14:40
How to replace coolant hose (1989 2.1 DJ)

Last post by bessiebelle « 09 Feb 2025, 07:48
Replies: 4
by bessiebelle » 07 Feb 2025, 14:23

Hello I've recently replaced most of my coolant hoses.

This one is defeating me because it's quite inaccessible.

It's the one that goes from the...

4 Replies

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Last post by bessiebelle
09 Feb 2025, 07:48
Wbx exhaust- how rigid are they?

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Feb 2025, 19:15
Replies: 5
by slowcoach » 08 Feb 2025, 11:18

I've a Subaru engine, but I'm in the middle of re jigging my exhaust because of a few cracks over the 8 years having it.

I can't really remember...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Feb 2025, 19:15
Slave cylinder lines

Last post by DM164 « 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

by DM164 » 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

I’ve been trying to replace the slave cylinder on my ‘84 1.9 DG and have managed to get the new one in all fine, problem is with clutch/brake fluid...

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Last post by DM164
01 Feb 2025, 12:20
Tool advice

Last post by Che « 01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Replies: 4
by Che » 31 Jan 2025, 15:14

Hi,

I want to test the vacuum on my Pierburg pull down and just not sure which handheld vacuum pump I need.

Some appear to be for brake bleeding...

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Last post by Che
01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Coolant leak

Last post by Alexlib « 29 Jan 2025, 17:27
Replies: 11
by Alexlib » 14 Jan 2025, 10:06

Hi
Been using the van for two 100 mile trips a week, each week it loses 700 ml of coolant from the header tank, the exspansion tank level is good,...

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Last post by Alexlib
29 Jan 2025, 17:27
Steering

Last post by Burtybassett « 28 Jan 2025, 16:17
Replies: 8
by Jeff9750 » 27 Jan 2025, 16:48

Hello all, today I took my Van out on a good long drive, I live in Germany so I took my van out on the Autobahn and she got up to around 105km, but...

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Last post by Burtybassett
28 Jan 2025, 16:17
Eibach Springs from Brickwerks

Last post by BarnyE « 26 Jan 2025, 18:10
Replies: 4
by keynsham1 » 24 May 2023, 08:54

I have just bought a set of Eibach lowering springs from Brickwerks and I notice that the spring wire reduces in diameter at one end of the rear...

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Last post by BarnyE
26 Jan 2025, 18:10
Gearbox leak

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jan 2025, 18:58
Replies: 1
by Rascal » 25 Jan 2025, 16:32

Trying to trace a leak from my. Manual 5 speed box. Pulled off driveshaft to be met with an oily mess.
The leak had basically filled the. Cv boot and...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jan 2025, 18:58
Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust

Last post by Rascal « 25 Jan 2025, 16:23
Replies: 2
by Rascal » 07 Jan 2025, 12:56

Hi i have a 1990 westfalia mosaic with a 1.6td jx
I'm. Pretty sure at some. Point it's had a replacement engine. And has an early style exhaust..
I...

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Last post by Rascal
25 Jan 2025, 16:23
Water pump

Last post by dogbreath100 « 24 Jan 2025, 10:40
Replies: 2
by dogbreath100 » 26 Nov 2024, 13:53

Hi , I had a bit of a rattle coming from the engine . After a look around I found that the pulley for the water pump had a lot of play in it . So I...

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Last post by dogbreath100
24 Jan 2025, 10:40
VW 1600CT Studering

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Jan 2025, 18:39
Replies: 1
by Dirk » 22 Jan 2025, 13:39

HI, I'm new to this forum and hope I'm posting correctly.

I live in the Netherlands and have a T3 with the 1600CT engine. I know not the most...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Jan 2025, 18:39
1992 VW t25 1.6TD

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 21 Jan 2025, 20:02
Replies: 12
by Jeff9750 » 22 Dec 2024, 11:27

Hello all, I'm new to the VW scene I have a 1992 VW T25 1.6TD, I have replaced all of the cooling system and heater box with new parts, I filled the...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
21 Jan 2025, 20:02
Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jan 2025, 19:45
Replies: 13
by ride_east » 28 Nov 2024, 13:36

Hi All,

Fitted a re-con engine from VW Engine Co. a bit over 2 years ago to my Holdsworth Villa III 1.9DG, but I've now got pressure & gas build up...

13 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jan 2025, 19:45
Gear linkage position after fitting SHC short shift

Last post by multisi « 07 Jan 2025, 08:49
Replies: 6
by DM164 » 04 Sep 2024, 18:25

I’ve fitted the short shift kit from slaughterhouse customs, followed all the instructions fine, but when I reassembled everything the two prongs at...

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Last post by multisi
07 Jan 2025, 08:49
Fuel filter between pump and carb?

Last post by R0B « 05 Jan 2025, 15:33
Replies: 1
by luke_anderson » 05 Jan 2025, 11:27

Hi all,
Mid rebuild of my 2e3 and my cone filter that sits in the inlet fuel barb is toast! Can anyone recommend a 6mm inline filter that will sit...

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Last post by R0B
05 Jan 2025, 15:33
Help identifying Pierburg 2e3 part.

Last post by Che « 03 Jan 2025, 12:04
Replies: 7
by luke_anderson » 01 Jan 2025, 01:57

Hi all!

Hoping someone can help me identify this little guy? I’ve stripped down my Pierburg for a rebuild and I bagged everything as I went, got to...

7 Replies

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Last post by Che
03 Jan 2025, 12:04
Correctly Lapped New Valves

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jan 2025, 16:29
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 31 Dec 2024, 13:40

The internet left me baffled. Far too many contradictory and overly-long clips.
So please save my day by checking out the new valve lapping photo...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jan 2025, 16:29
part number needed

Last post by Che « 28 Dec 2024, 15:04
Replies: 4
by Che » 27 Dec 2024, 15:26

festive greetings to all!.

I've sprung a coolant leak 😟, unsure of part number. It's the pipe that goes from the expansion tank to the water pump?...

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Last post by Che
28 Dec 2024, 15:04
New motor running hot

Last post by Robsey « 22 Dec 2024, 21:11
Replies: 6
by drgeometry » 22 Dec 2024, 17:36

Just replaced the 1.6D motor in my 1981 VW T2.5 with an identical one, in an effort to solve overheating and high-pressure issues. Coolant pressure...

6 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
22 Dec 2024, 21:11
Early diesel engine mounts

Last post by mike the van « 19 Dec 2024, 13:26
Replies: 4
by mike the van » 18 Dec 2024, 20:21

Hi does anyone know if the very early diesel engine bar rubber mounts are still available, can get the later ones no probs

Mike

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Last post by mike the van
19 Dec 2024, 13:26
Gypsy diesel radiator swap

Last post by diesel11 « 18 Dec 2024, 20:12
Replies: 1
by diesel11 » 18 Dec 2024, 18:15

Evening all, in the process of changing my coolant hoses and radiator on my 1981 Gypsy, my original radiator has two sensors on the top left corner...

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Last post by diesel11
18 Dec 2024, 20:12
Rear Brakes Help

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 14 Dec 2024, 19:01
Replies: 18
by The Hairy Camper » 03 Dec 2024, 18:06
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The backing plates on my rear brakes were getting pretty rotten, so i ordered some alternative plates from brickwerks, cleaned everything up and...
18 Replies

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
14 Dec 2024, 19:01
Marco Mansi EFI kit

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Dec 2024, 21:54
Replies: 35
by R0B » 06 Dec 2024, 18:53
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Has anyone fitted this kit?
35 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Dec 2024, 21:54
DF to DG conversion

Last post by al__dente « 11 Dec 2024, 08:53
Replies: 16
by al__dente » 05 Dec 2024, 17:23
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Hello guys,

My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol 44KW DF (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated this summer and finally I have news back from...
16 Replies

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Last post by al__dente
11 Dec 2024, 08:53
Sourcing fuel filters

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Dec 2024, 07:50
Replies: 13
by Gary. » 19 Jul 2018, 12:14

Hi all,

I thought I'd change the diesel fuel filters, just as I have no idea how old they are! I've looked at brickwerks and can't find them...

13 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Dec 2024, 07:50
JX injection pump - regcheeseman

Last post by regcheeseman « 04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Replies: 2
by mioba » 28 Oct 2024, 22:07

So folks just a heads up to regcheeseman and a big thanks.
I had a leak on my IP at the back. Watched a few YT vids and didnt fancy dealing with...

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Last post by regcheeseman
04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Coolant Pipe Leak

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Replies: 24
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Nov 2024, 09:41
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The Coolant feed pipe, where it connects from the plastic part to the rubber pipe before it connects to the radiator has finally given up and now...
24 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Stub axle and thrust washer conundrum

Last post by Aidan « 03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Replies: 3
by Quzzy » 20 Nov 2024, 17:11

Firstly HI and thanks for letting me join.............
I have an April 1985 (changeover year) Caravelle. Today's mission was complete new front...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Vibrations on right turning

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Dec 2024, 11:19
Replies: 6
by VrindaVan » 30 Nov 2024, 21:41

Hey y’all,

I’m trying to chase down the problem of getting vibrations when turning right.

To give you some history, the camper bus has in my 3...

6 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Dec 2024, 11:19
replacement for Pierburg 2e3?

Last post by Che « 01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Replies: 14
by Che » 29 Nov 2024, 15:18

Ok, so my van went in to the garage as the carburettor auto choke wasn't working ( the little plastic bit) is broken, it attaches to the spring and...

14 Replies

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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Automatic Transaxle Code Location.

Last post by maxstu « 30 Nov 2024, 18:44
Replies: 27
by maxstu » 21 Nov 2024, 17:18
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Internet search gives plenty of information where code is for manual version. But nothing for auto box.
So far all l have found is this. I cannot...
27 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
30 Nov 2024, 18:44
T25 1.9dg misfire

Last post by Che « 30 Nov 2024, 13:53
Replies: 4
by Garypb » 28 Nov 2024, 15:35

This is my first post so go easy on me! I have a T25 1.9 DG which seems to be a bit hesitant when you pull away and when it's initially under load....

4 Replies

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Last post by Che
30 Nov 2024, 13:53
Had a small engine fire due to fuel rail and can’t trace a par

Last post by Aidan « 28 Nov 2024, 10:59
Replies: 1
by Martynsmith98 » 26 Nov 2024, 14:37

So my fuel rail gave way on a t25 2.1 petrol automatic and had a bit of a fire, I’ve managed to get new aluminium fuel rails and a new airbox which...

1 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
28 Nov 2024, 10:59
Van stalls when out of gear even when warm - ? cause

Last post by julieD « 27 Nov 2024, 19:29
Replies: 5
by julieD » 18 Nov 2024, 12:15

Hello all,

I'd be grateful for any advice as to what might be causing this problem. My van stalls when out of gear, either at 50mph in 5th gear, or...

5 Replies

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Last post by julieD
27 Nov 2024, 19:29
Pierburg spares?

Last post by Che « 26 Nov 2024, 13:10
Replies: 17
by Che » 25 Nov 2024, 17:07
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Hi all,

Does anyone know where to get spares for the Pierburg Carburettor? The bit of plastic that connects to the spring has broken, so vans off...
17 Replies

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Last post by Che
26 Nov 2024, 13:10
Beach buggy

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Nov 2024, 16:22
Replies: 1
by Garry P » 23 Nov 2024, 16:00

Hi, New here. I’ve just brought my buggy to the Algarve (Faro) and want to get some work done to it. It’s based on a 1972 beetle so probably require...

1 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Nov 2024, 16:22
Buzzer of Doom- False warning???

Last post by syncroandy « 21 Nov 2024, 18:32
Replies: 4
by Blakefruid » 20 Nov 2024, 14:35

Afternoon all,
So I had a new head fitted to my 1.6 TD JX about 2000 miles ago and all has been very good till today when the buzzer of doom and...

4 Replies

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Last post by syncroandy
21 Nov 2024, 18:32
anyway to locate the original engine number?

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Nov 2024, 21:08
Replies: 28
by dugcati » 11 Nov 2024, 13:37
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Is there anyway (paid or free service) to find out what the original engine number would have been on a van? it'd be mega if the DLVA provided...
28 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Nov 2024, 21:08
Can't Undo the Locking Wheelnuts

Last post by hubcap61 « 17 Nov 2024, 18:04
Replies: 14
by Piratepete » 14 Nov 2024, 21:13

Hi Guys
Cybil has just gone for her annual service. As I've moved I'm using a more local garage but one who lives and breathes T25s
Man says that the...

14 Replies

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Last post by hubcap61
17 Nov 2024, 18:04
egine parts manual for CT1600

Last post by Flint « 14 Nov 2024, 01:21
Replies: 4
by Flint » 10 Nov 2024, 20:35

Does anyone have a link to where I could access a engine parts manual for the CT1600? I have tried using the search function but no luck.

4 Replies

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Last post by Flint
14 Nov 2024, 01:21
Clutch slave issue - brand question

Last post by novavoyager « 11 Nov 2024, 17:49
Replies: 16
by the_fever » 29 Aug 2022, 13:39
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Hi all,

My clutch bite point has been slowly dropping and won't disengage this morning - last time this happened the clutch slave was worn out ( 7...
16 Replies

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Last post by novavoyager
11 Nov 2024, 17:49
Tappets?

Last post by mr114019 « 11 Nov 2024, 11:41
Replies: 4
by mr114019 » 10 Nov 2024, 18:48

Hi everyone, decided to start the van after a couple of months of no use. It's now making this alarming noise:
t25 1915cc petrol DG
The van was...

4 Replies

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Last post by mr114019
11 Nov 2024, 11:41
VW accessory belt size question

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Nov 2024, 13:31
Replies: 6
by ChrisTyas » 08 Nov 2024, 08:14

Hi,
VW belt sizes detailed in ETKA etc (e.g. 12.5mm x 950mm), is the belt length detailed (950mm in this case) the inner length or the outer length?...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2024, 13:31
T3 clutch is gone

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Nov 2024, 16:48
Replies: 2
by joniannoxha » 06 Nov 2024, 23:30

Hello !

T2 82 the car stood a whole winter in the garage and lost the clutch. The pedal is falling.Filled the fluid, then pumped and nothing...

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Last post by Stesaw
07 Nov 2024, 16:48
Knocking / clanging sound

Last post by Middle29 « 06 Nov 2024, 11:11
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 05 Nov 2024, 13:08

Drove the van to work today to give it a run out and charge the batteries a bit. Started to hear a knocking sound. Could describe it as more towards...

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Last post by Middle29
06 Nov 2024, 11:11
Brake issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 03 Nov 2024, 10:42
Replies: 7
by Kevin au » 03 Nov 2024, 00:41

Hello everyone, I have a T3 that I am restoring, and I am having an issue bleeding the front brakes. I have brake fluid to the calliper and a new...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
03 Nov 2024, 10:42

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